The heat wave is likely to continue into the weekend and may not break until early next week.

In New Jersey, the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning is in effect from noon Wednesday until 8 p.m. Friday for Mercer, Gloucester, Camden and northwest Burlington counties.

An excessive heat watch covers the rest of the state.

The state's largest utility expects to have no problem delivering additional power. PSE&G has crews for service interruptions.

Drink plenty of water, limit time outside and take care of pets.
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